Author: Ma Chee Seng

Agro-food industry development through public-private-community partnership

THE Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) will identify the private sector that has the potential to lead the development of the agro-food industry through a public-private-community partnership (PPCP) business model. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail stated that

Youth as job creators

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development has implemented a number of entrepreneurship programmes to encourage young people to become job creators rather than job seekers. Its Deputy Minister, Dr Ripin Lamat, stated that among the initiatives implemented are youth-specific courses, seminars, mentorship, co-working space, business incorporation support and

Bill timely for survival of timber operators

KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is appropriate and timely as the timber industry needs to be more orderly and every industry player must operate within the law. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip expressed his support for the bill today

Stateless residents urged to register with special taskforce

KUCHING: Stateless residents in Sarawak should stop wasting time and get themselves registered with the soon-to-be operational Special Task Force (PPK) in their respective areas. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the state government has received approval from the Sabah and Sarawak State

Power hazards: SEB spells out safety measures

KUCHING: People have been advised to be cautious if they see or come near damaged power lines and electrical poles caused by adverse weather conditions. Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) on Wednesday (Nov 2) said this was cause damaged electrical facilities may still be energised or live, posing a safety hazard.

GE15: SUPP going all out to win Sarikei

KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Sarikei branch is fully prepared for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15) to wrest Sarikei parliamentary seat from the opposition. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said all the party members will work together to win the election regardless of who is nominated.

Positive writing as a form of therapy

KUCHING: Writing is considered positive when it can produce effects by documenting the experiences of individuals battling challenges related to psychology or chronic diseases in their lives but later they are able to transform their lives for the better. In saying this Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang

Toyota unveils all-new 7-seater Veloz

KUCHING: Borneo Mobility Sarawak Sdn Bhd has unveiled the All-New Toyota Veloz 1.5, a 7-seater premium crossover with the highest specification and sophisticated technologies. With a bold and confident design that supports the Toyota Veloz’s premium image, this family-friendly vehicle also offers the interior space of a larger MPV with

Waste disposal carpark in Kota Samarahan irks Padungan rep

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen expressed his dismay over a carpark turned into a waste disposal site by illegal dumpers in Kota Samarahan. Hence, he called on Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who is the Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister to act on

Language and literature crucial in development of nation and state empowerment

KUCHING: Language and literature plays a crucial role in the development of nation and state empowerment. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the people must recognise that the strength of a country’s civilization is dependent on the strength of its language and